Our Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21 Prediction: 2-2
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday January 9, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 2-2 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sheffield Wed U21's Last Match – Sheffield Wed U21 vs Fleetwood Town U21
Sheffield Wed U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-1 England Development League 2 victory over Fleetwood Town U21 in their last outing.
Barnsley U21's Last Match – Barnsley U21 vs Huddersfield U21
Barnsley U21 must win to recover from their recent 2-3 England Development League 2 defeat against Huddersfield U21 on December 16 and regain momentum.
Sheffield Wed U21 vs Barnsley U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Sheffield Wed U21 | Barnsley U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.83 |
| 1.25 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sheffield Wed U21 are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 2.3 conceded per match, while Barnsley U21 average 1.7 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.
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